Definition of ridicule
: the act of ridiculing : derision, mockery
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Examples of ridicule in a Sentence
She didn't show anyone her artwork for fear of ridicule.
the early efforts by the suffragists to obtain voting rights for women were met with ridicule
Origin and Etymology of ridicule
French or Latin; French, from Latin ridiculum jest
First Known Use: 1675
ridicule
Definition of ridicule
ridiculed
;ridiculing
transitive verb
: to make fun of
ridiculer
nounExamples of ridicule in a Sentence
The other kids ridiculed him for the way he dressed.
They ridiculed all of her suggestions.
1680
First Known Use of ridicule
1680
Synonym Discussion of ridicule
RIDICULE Defined for English Language Learners
ridicule
playDefinition of ridicule for English Language Learners
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: the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way : harsh comments made by people who are laughing at someone or something
ridicule
Definition of ridicule for English Language Learners
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: to laugh at and make jokes about (someone or something) in a cruel or harsh way : to make fun of (someone or something)
RIDICULE Defined for Kids
Definition of ridicule for Students
: the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way : mean or unkind comments or behavior
Definition of ridicule for Students
ridiculed
;ridiculing
: to make fun of in a cruel or harsh way They ridiculed the idea.
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